Stroke Navigator, RN

OSF HealthCare

$71K — $106K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
  • Two years of experience in neurosciences.
  • Active IL Registered Nurse License required.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification from the American Heart Association required.
  • Stroke Certified RN (SCRN) or equivalent certification within 12 months of hire is needed.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to stroke center performance requirements.
  • Educate staff on stroke patient care standards and documentation.
  • Act as a liaison between stroke program and hospital departments.
  • Provide support to regional hospitals as needed.
  • Foster positive relationships among healthcare providers to enhance patient outcomes.
  • Collaborate with accreditation coordinators on program standards implementation.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package.
  • Support for continuing education and certifications.
  • Opportunities for professional development.
  • Work in a collaborative healthcare environment.
  • Access to wellness programs and resources.
Full Job Description


Pay range for this position is $34.25 - $51.13/hour. Actual pay is based on years of licensure. This is a Salaried position.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: The stroke navigator contributes to the local performance of the stroke center requirements. Serves as a liaison between the program requirements and hospital departments, as well as educating Mission Partners regarding the standard of care and documentation requirements of the stroke patient. The stroke navigator also serves as a resource and support to regional hospitals as needed. Fosters and maintains positive relations among physicians, medical center personnel and ancillary staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes are achieved. The stroke navigator works collaboratively with the accreditation coordinator to ensure successful implementation of programmatic standards of performance.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing

Experience: Two years' work experience in neurosciences.

Licensure/ Certification: IL Reg Nurse License. Advanced Cardiac Life Support by American Heart Association American Board of Neuroscience Nursing (ABNN). Stroke Certified RN (SCRN) or Association of Neurovascular Clinicians (ANVC), Advanced Stroke Coordinator (ASC-BC), Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN) certification within 12 months of hire.

Other Skills/ Knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: Charge or lead nurse experience.

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